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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely …
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag where questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We appreciate your feedback and encourage questions for a higher chance of being published. Any inquiries received after 3pm ET on Mondays will be considered for the following week. In a recent submission, Kris from Kokomo expressed concerns about IndyCar’s future, particularly in relation to manufacturer involvement, the allure of the series, and the ROI for manufacturers in a spec series. Marshall Pruett highlighted the historical challenges IndyCar has faced in attracting new manufacturers, emphasizing the importance of audience growth and gaining younger fans to attract future investment. The ongoing efforts by Penske Entertainment to secure manufacturer involvement and retain current partners, such as Chevy and Honda, will be critical for the series’ future success. Additionally, questions were raised regarding tire and suspension failures at the 24 Hours At Daytona, specifically related to the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Porsche incident; insights on Michelin’s challenges and potential causes of tire failures were discussed.
